Plato Complete Guide V1.3.3
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5.
Configuring Inputs
In addition to assigning icons/names to each input, it is possible to configure port settings to
ensure the input device matches Plato for the best possible audio playback.
5.1.
Generic Controls
All input devices have the same generic controls.
The following options can be modified for each specific port:
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Volume trim: Applies a volume offset to this port, allows you to balance volume
levels across all the ports, adjusting for devices with differing output levels.
•
Balance trim: Adjusts left and right speaker balance for this port.
•
Audio delay: Applies a digital delay to the audio signal for lip-synching with
external audio processors.
•
Gracenote music recognition: can be Enable or Disabled. (Tip: leave as Enabled).
5.2.
Input Gain
All input devices have a setting for Input Gain.
The pre-amp applies gain to the input signal before it is fed into the ADC. By adjusting the
input gain it is possible to ensure the maximum range of the ADC is utilised during analogue
recording, without causing distortion due to clipping.
See section 7 for full details on selecting the correct input gain.
5.3.
Phono controls
There are additional settings that only apply to turntable input devices which must be
connected to the ‘AUX/Phono’ inputs
. These allow you to match Plato to the connected
cartridge to ensure the best quality audio reproduction.
